Can I tell you a secret? I don't love reading. The idea of curling up with a book on the weekend is not enticing to me. When I think back, I have some books that I enjoyed but don't have great memories of reading. That is something that I don't want my students to experience. So making reading fun ... READ the POST
The Power of Experiential Learning Activities
I still vividly remember the year I changed from third grade to kindergarten. I jumped into my new adventure with two feet ready to instill knowledge in my new class of twenty-two 5 and 6-year-olds. I'd found some amazing resources and we were ready to sing, dance, and play our way through ... READ the POST
5 Simple Ways to Weave Prewriting Skills into Your Routine
I think itβs fairly safe to say that watching students become independent and confident writers is an end-game goal for all teachers in early elementary classrooms. But long before any child can start mastering the formation of letters and numbers, comes the practice of prewriting skills! If you're ... READ the POST
A Visual Approach to Teaching Place Value in Kindergarten
There's no doubt about the importance of teaching place value in kindergarten. Taking the time to ensure students have a solid understanding of this concept will dictate future success. But... have you ever tried to teach place value to young students and found it to be rather difficult? Yep, me ... READ the POST
Teaching Tips for Making Your Classroom Your Own
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or bogged down by the endless information, resources, and inspiration we have at out fingertips? In this modern era, with a simple search on Pinterest, YouTube, or Instagram, our screens are flooded with tons of ideas and photos on just about anything you're looking ... READ the POST
How to Create a Family Atmosphere in the First Week of School
As I gear up for the start of a new school year, I've been thinking a lot about what truly makes a classroom feel like home. For me, it's all about transforming 20+ individuals into a close-knit family from day one. Our classroom will be our home away from home for the next nine months, and it's ... READ the POST
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